Chapter 2814 A match made in heaven
Zhang Dun's face turned pale, he was angry and humiliated, but he did not dare to turn his face, so he could only ask quietly: "What does the Duke of Yue... mean?"
Fang Jun put down the tea cup in his hand, sighed softly, and said with a gentle expression: "This kind of behavior of a certain person is indeed a bit excessive, but his original intention is good. A young son and a daughter fell in love at first sight, but because of this Parents ordered a matchmaker to tell them that they had to be separated for the rest of their lives. No matter what, as parents, how can we bear it? We have heard before that although the daughter of your family is a concubine, Zhang Shaoqing and his wife regard her as the jewel in their eyes and love her deeply. In this case, we should be able to understand this kind of desire to achieve good things. .”
Zhang Dun pursed his lips and was speechless.
But you are complaining crazily in your heart, your kind intention is to force another girl to be your brother's concubine?
Although it is not unacceptable in terms of status... But if this happens, where will my Zhang Dun's face be placed? Just thinking about the scene in the future when his colleagues and classmates ridiculed him for sending his daughter to Fang's family to be a concubine for the sake of fame and wealth, he felt as if his heart was pressed by a huge stone of gold and he could not breathe.
Don't wait for such bullies...
But the problem is that Fang Jun bypassed him as the father and directly contacted the Zhang family clan. With the virtues of the elders in the family, they must agree to the benefits given by Fang Jun. No matter how much he objects, he will It’s basically a done deal and cannot be changed.
It’s so frustrating...
Zhang Dun had a sullen face and kept silent to show his attitude of "non-violence and non-cooperation".
Well, "non-violence and non-cooperation", "if there is violence, you have to cooperate", I can't blame myself for having no spine...
Fang Jun looked at Taichang Shaoqing with a smile and said warmly: "Zhang Shaoqing doesn't have to feel aggrieved for his daughter. Our Fang family has never had a family tradition that makes concubines suffer, whether it is the eldest brother's concubine or a certain concubine. Except for the fact that her concubine’s status is not equal to that of the main wife, she will be treated as if she were their own daughter, so you can rest assured.”
Zhang Dun nodded hard.
He had to admit this. The Fang family had a reputation for being good at handling household affairs. The concubines in the family were definitely different from those in other families who had low status and were like slaves. The eldest daughter-in-law, Mrs. Du, was gentle and virtuous. She was a soft-tempered person who never cared about anything. Second daughter-in-law Gao Yang Although the princess is a bit unruly and domineering outside, she is also very responsible at home. The Fang family is so rich that it is all managed by Wu Meiniang, the concubine. Even Fang Xuanling sometimes consults Wu Meiniang for her opinions. ……
As far as concubines are concerned, the Fang family has done much better than many aristocratic families known as heirlooms of poetry and etiquette.
Xiao Yu saw Zhang Dun at the side and was dejected by Fang Jun's methods of loosening, tightening and then beating, so he asked: "Then the marriage is settled. Let's sit down together some other time to discuss the etiquette." How about all the wedding matters? ”
Zhang Dun thought for a while, shook his head and said, "It's better to wait until the elders in the family get a letter. After all, the elders have to make the final decision on this matter."
He still felt aggrieved. Although there was little hope of rejection at home, he had to rescue him...
Fang Jun stood up and said, "Forget it, Zhang Shaoqing will wait for a few days and wait for a letter from the clan before making a decision. Oh, by the way, the day after tomorrow is the day when my younger brother will get married. I hope Zhang Shaoqing will take the time to come and have a glass of wine."
Zhang Dun twitched the corner of his mouth and said in a low voice: "This is an honor for me, and I will definitely come as scheduled."
Mother!
Not only did the girl hook up with her, but she also created a friendly relationship for nothing. She had to give out a large gift. The most uncomfortable thing was to wish her future uncle a happy wedding and a happy marriage...
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After seeing off the two dukes, Mrs. Cui hurriedly ran out of the back hall. She hid behind the door and listened for a long time. At this moment, she couldn't help complaining: "The dukes of Song and Yue came hand in hand to propose marriage. Lang Why do you treat me like that? You are deliberately trying to make life difficult for Xiuer!”
She is from the Bolingcui family. She has been studying since she was a child and is well-informed. She is not one of those stupid village women. It was already clear to her later that Fang Jun came to the door in person, so this marriage cannot be refused, let alone Are people still willing to give up their profits to bribe the elders of the clan?
Since the marriage was irresistible, he still had to put on a bad face. It was obvious that he was caring about his own dignity and face, but he didn't care about his daughter's future life at all.
Mrs. Cui quickly regarded Xiu'er as her own. Although she was a little aggrieved by being the concubine of Sanlang of the Fang family, she was even more worried about whether her future life would be happy.
Zhang Dun blushed, hummed for a long time, and then said angrily: "That Fang Jun deceived people too much. He just asked for marriage when he asked for marriage. He actually contacted the clan in private. Didn't he never take me seriously? I didn't fall out on the spot. Even though I’m giving him face, do I still have to show off with a shy face? I, Zhang Dun, am a dignified and upright person, so I can’t do such shameless things!”
Mrs. Cui was very angry, but she couldn't do anything.
Stomping her feet, she turned around and went to the backyard to tell Zhang Xiuer about this.
When the girl heard about this, she didn't know whether she was happy that her lover finally got married, or sad that she had to be a concubine...
*****
On the carriage, Xiao Yu said with a smile: "In the past, I admired the auxiliary machine's mind for strategizing and planning for thousands of miles, but now I know that you, Erlang, are the master. The Zhang family in Jiangdong has been in the hairpin for generations. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, it was Jiang The reputation of the Zuohao clan shocked the southeast and its ever-lasting prosperity. The Xiao family of Wulanling lived in Jinling. The area is more powerful, but the Zhang family speaks louder in the land of Jiangdong. This time I took the opportunity to marry him, and with the help of my Xiao family, from now on, the land of Jiangnan will be under Erlang's control, just like before. This kind of secret conspiracy will never happen again.”
Fang, Xiao, and Zhang, once these three families unite, there will no longer be anyone else's voice in Jiangnan. Whether it is local fields, shops, goods, breeding, or overseas trade, they will occupy the leading position, and the rest of the families can only follow Ji. tail.
Fang Jun talked about the car curtain and looked at the snow piled up on both sides of the street outside. He turned around and smiled and said: "Song Guogong is too praised. How could someone think of such a profound place? It's just pity for a pair of young children. Giving the Zhang family a little benefit and bringing about this marriage can be considered a great merit.”
"Haha!"
Xiao Yu smiled and said nothing.
If it were in the past, he would have believed that Fang Jun could be happy with grudges and act based on his own preferences. But today, he represents the position of countless people and has to protect the interests of these people, especially standing behind the prince, and How can one act rashly without careful consideration?
Once a person reaches a certain state, no matter what his previous behavior was, he will become cautious and thoughtful.
Because they are carrying more and more things, and a single move can affect their whole body. How can they be allowed to act recklessly?
Xiao Yu stroked his beard and smiled: "Forget it if you don't admit it, but I'd like to ask one more question. Now that the matter between your San Lang and the daughter of the Zhang family is widely known, was it your handwriting?"
He could see very clearly that Zhang Dun might not be very capable and had a somewhat pedantic temperament, but he was obviously a man who had read books about sages and held himself upright. If the affair of this pair of young children had not been widely publicized, it would have spoiled his daughter. With his reputation, I'm afraid even the Zhang family would have a hard time convincing him.
He left his home thousands of miles to go to Chang'an to serve as an official, and he was already a fourth-rank Shaoqing of Taichang Temple. He was qualified enough to open up a county and separate the clan to claim his own lineage.
It is difficult for such people to be coerced by the clan anymore. What's more, although the Zhang family is deeply rooted and powerful in Jiangnan, they have been burdened by the imperial policies over the years and have been suppressed and ostracized like the Jiangnan nobles. Only few people can enter the central government and serve as officials. Wu Ji's control over the court was extremely weak. Under such circumstances, it was basically impossible to force Zhang Dun to obey the clan's orders and go against his own conscience.
Therefore, this move can be regarded as "drawing money from the bottom of the cauldron". Zhang Dun has to consider whether his daughter's reputation will be damaged if she rejects the Fang family, and whether she can still find a suitable family...
Fang Jun put down the car curtain and looked at Xiao Yu helplessly: "In the mind of Song Guogong, is someone so unscrupulous in not achieving the goal?"
Xiao Yu looked serious, nodded and said: "Exactly!"
Fang Jun's eyes widened, looking very aggrieved. The two looked at each other, and after a moment, they laughed together.
Xiao Yu asked with a smile: "There were some different voices in the house before, but I failed to deal with them in time, so some mistakes were made, which made Erlang very passive. I feel guilty and have already written a strict warning. I hope Erlang can be considerate. I am far away in Chang'an, and I am beyond my control over everything at home. It is inevitable that sometimes things are beyond my control. Fortunately, those people still know the importance and make up for it in time. Erlang has a broad mind, so don't take it to heart. "
Fang Jun nodded slightly.
This is Xiao Yu's official apology for some people from the Xiao family who sided with the Wang family and plotted against him. (End of chapter)